Assistant or Associate Director, Engagement

Position Information

Assistant or Associate Director, Employer Engagement

Regular

SA96224

full-time 40 hours weekly

Exempt

Assistant Director: $79,000-$84,000; minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible relevant experience Associate Director:$85,000-$90,000; minimum of 4-5 years of progressively responsiblerelevant experience's

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate ofthe compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge,abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, aswell as internal equity and other internal factors.

The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Under the oversight of the Director of Career and Professional Development ( CPD ), the Assistant or Associate Director of Employer Engagement provides strategic leadership for employerdevelopment and recruiting initiatives within Chapman University’sOffice of CPD . The Assistant or Associate Director develops and executes strategies to expand and deepen relationships with employers and other external partners to increase high-quality internship, employment, networking, and career explorationopportunities for Chapman students and alumni.

The Assistant or Associate Director provides leadership for the CPD’s employerrelationship management strategy, ensuring that employer engagement is systematically tracked, analyzed, and leveraged to informoutreach priorities, strengthen institutional relationships, assess progress toward goals, and demonstrate the impact of employer engagement across the university.

Working collaboratively with school/college-based career teams(Career Liaisons), University Advancement, alumni and parent engagement partners, and other campus stakeholders, the Assistantor Assistant or Associate Director identifies and cultivates newemployer relationships, strengthens existing partnerships, andconnects Chapman talent with local, regional, national, and global employment opportunities.

The position leads the university’s central employer engagement and recruiting strategy, applies data and technology to strengthenemployer relationship management, and oversees signature recruitingprograms and employer-facing services. The Assistant or Associate Director supervises the Employer Engagement Manager and supports the development of a coordinated, university-wide approach to employer engagement to maximize employer outreach and encouragecross-collaboration within the university.

his position requires a regular on-campus presence to effectively perform its essential functions.

Chapman University’s mission is centered on serving students and strengthening the campus community. Chapman believes there is significant value in an in-person workforce. Being present fosters collaboration, strengthens relationships across departments,enhances service to students, employers, alumni, and colleagues,and contributes to the vibrant campus experience that makes Chapmana distinctive place to work and learn.

• Assistant Director: $79,000-$84,000; minimum of 3 yearsof progressively responsible relevant experience
• Associate Director: $85,000-$90,000; minimum of 4-5years of progressively responsible relevant experience

• Assistant Director:
  Contribute to the development and lead the implementation of a comprehensive employer engagement strategy aligned with CPD goals and university priorities.
• Associate Director:
  Develop, execute, evaluate, and continuously refine a comprehensive employer engagement strategy aligned with CPD goals and university priorities.
• Proactively identify, cultivate, and steward relationships withnew and existing employers, industry partners, alumni, parents,donors, and other external stakeholders to expand employment and experiential opportunities for Chapman students and alumni.
• Build a diversified employer pipeline across industries,occupations, geographic markets, and organization types.
• Develop targeted strategies for cultivating aspirational and preferred employers, with an emphasis on employers…